• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
• /
• 제25권6_3호
• /
• pp.1173-1182
• /
• 2022

According to the National Fire Agency, there were 61 traffic accidents of Fire engines in 2021. That is an increase of about 80% compared to the previous year. And the number of injuries and deaths increased by more than 300%. According to the survey of this study, less than 25% of firefighters wore seat belts of Fire engines during dispatch, contrary to the rapid increase in injuries and deaths. About the reasons for why firefighters do not wear seat belts, It can be found in aspects that are related to personal consciousness, organizational culture, and firefighting dispatch. The number of dispatches will increase in the future, this is considered to be a serious problem for the stability of the firefighting organization. In this study, a seat belt should be designed newly and proposed to improve the seat belt wearing policy.

• 한국응급구조학회지
• /
• 제23권2호
• /
• pp.87-97
• /
• 2019

Purpose: This study aimed to compare and analyze statistical data on 119 ambulance runs and ambulance crew, which are the components of the emergency medical services system in Korea and Japan. Methods: Data from National Fire Agencies of both Korea and Japan were collected and statistically compared. Results: With regard to the ratio of 119 ambulance runs, Korea's ratio has been gradually and continuously growing beyond that of Japan (Korea 4708.11, Japan 4706.47) since 2014. The ratio of firefighting ambulances in Korea was 2.59 ($2.59{\pm}0.10$), and was 4.76 ($4.76{\pm}0.12$) in Japan. The ratio of 119 ambulance crews in Korea was 15.55 ($15.55{\pm}2.03$), and was 47.24 ($47.24{\pm}1.06$) in Japan. Among the ambulance crews, the ratio of paramedics was 33.81 ($33.81{\pm}5.85$) in Korea and was 38.86($38.86{\pm}4.10$) in Japan. Conclusion: The ratio of 119 ambulance runs in Korea has already exceeded that of Japan, but the numbers of 119 ambulance crews and paramedics qualified for special emergency treatment are still insufficient. Therefore, supply and demand policy that promotes the development of the firefighting ambulance service system is necessary.

• 한국안전학회지
• /
• 제37권6호
• /
• pp.136-147
• /
• 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze four cases of firefighter burns in various fire scenes and to find prevention measures to decrease firefighter injuries. Among the analysis reports prepared by the National Fire Research Institute of Korea from 2016 to 2020, four burn-related accidents are summarized and the main causes are conveyed. The four accidents include second-degree burns from using extinguishers during containment of fires; nine firefighters burned due to re-ignition in the LPG car repair shop; two firefighters injured with third-degree burns from using fire extinguishers during life-saving events in residential housing; and injuries from the radiant heat of the tank BLEVE near the factory fire. These cases are comprehensively investigated in their respective scenes and analyzed based on the fire site investigation reports from the fire department and related theoretical explanations of risk for each accident scene. In the third case study, some experimental research is conducted to evaluate the risk involved with the use of safety gloves. This is evaluated by reviewing Fire Tactics and Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) to determine improvements and recommendations for an efficient firefighting response. Results show that the main causes of burn accidents are the insufficient use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety gloves, and the failure to follow firefighting tactics or SOPs. Through the accident investigation and assessment, it is concluded that to reduce the frequency of burn accidents, the performance of firefighting equipment, SOPs, protection tactics, and safety policy systems require improvement.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
• /
• 제27권3호
• /
• pp.501-508
• /
• 2024

Organizational citizenship behavior refers to the behavior of faithfully performing one's duties and being faithful to other roles. Firefighters' awareness of organizational citizenship behavior is closely related to national and individual safety and is very important. The smooth communication and cooperative attitude of fire department employees means organic unity at the disaster site. The purpose of this study was to analyze the awareness of organizational citizenship behavior among firefighters. As a result of analyzing the overall level of organizational citizenship behavior of firefighters, the average score was 3.83 points (out of 5). In particular, significant implications emerged regarding work-related appointment times and words and actions between co-workers. In the future, we hope that firefighting policy authorities will make a lot of efforts and academic research by subsequent generations will be conducted to make firefighting more trustworthy to the public.

• 한국산업보건학회지
• /
• 제32권2호
• /
• pp.182-194
• /
• 2022

Objectives: This study evaluates and recommends the priority of policy implementation to improve the fire protection clothing management system used by firefighters and the reduction of cross-contamination from contaminated clothing at the scene of a fire. Methods: It consisted of 7 experts and conducted three interviews and two modified Delphi surveys. Through the results of previous research and interviews with experts, a plan to reduce cross-contamination of fire suits and improve the management system was first derived. An improvement plan was presented in the four areas including resources, management, fire protection related work, and laws and regulations, and the priority of policy implementation was derived by analyzing the importance and practicality of the policy at the same time. Results: As a result of the analysis, the first priority was education on the health effects of pollutants at the disaster scene for firefighters, and the second priority was the addition of SOP for the primary decontamination of on-scene personal protective equipment in preparation for the health effects of the disaster scene, and education for fire suppression and rescue workers. The next step was to improve the management system of personal protective equipment such as fire suits and develop a training course for systematic operation. Conclusions: This findings could be used in the implementation of mid- to long-term firefighting policies for the systematic operation and establishment of a systematic management system for personal protective equipment such as fire protective suits.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
• /
• 제19권3호
• /
• pp.19-25
• /
• 2017

To minimize and prevent the increasing fire and personal injury, the domestic firefighting organizations are making continuous efforts to strengthen the response system and safety standards. "Fire Reduction Program" has been prepared to reduce the outbreak of fire up to 20% in the next 10 years, and the analysis of fire sources should be done and its countermeasures also should be done accordingly. Therefore, the management status, the improvement tasks, and the limitations of the implementation plan are reviewed and studied so that the implementation and goal of the "Fire Reduction Policy" can be achieved.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
• /
• 제20권3호
• /
• pp.560-571
• /
• 2020

소방, 방재, 방범 등과 같이 시민의 생명과 재산을 보호하는 보장성 서비스들은 거주지의 위치나 개인의 지위, 소득 등과 관계없이 누구에게나 공평하게 제공되어야 한다. 본 논문은 대전광역시를 중심으로 소방서비스의 분포가 공간적·계층적으로 평등하게 제공되고 있는지를 분석하였다. 공간적 형평성을 확인하기 위하여 도시 내 모든 거주지에 대해 소방서비스의 접근성을 분석하였다. 또한, 접근성 분석 결과와 함께 각 지역의 저소득층 분포현황 및 예측 소득 데이터를 비교하여 소방서비스의 소외지역이 소득계층의 분포와 관련성이 있는지를 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 5분 이내에 소방서비스를 제공받을 수 있는 지역의 면적은 대전시 전체의 46.2%였으며, 이 지역에 거주하는 인구는 전체 인구의 98.0%로 나타났다. 5분 이내에 소방서비스를 제공받지 못하는 지역의 노령연금 수급자 비율은 52.7%로 대전시 평균인 7.14%보다 월등히 높았다. 또한 소방서비스의 제공이 5분을 초과하는 지역에서는 서비스 도달이 지연되는 지역일수록 예측 소득이 낮아지는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 대전시 외곽지역에 거주하는 경제적 취약계층이 균등한 도시서비스를 제공받지 못하고 있는 것으로 판단되며, 이에 따른 정책적 고려가 요구된다.

• Safety and Health at Work
• /
• 제11권3호
• /
• pp.284-290
• /
• 2020

Background: Prevalence rates of smokeless tobacco (SLT) use among firefighters are remarkably high and substantially higher than similar occupational groups and the general U.S. population. The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of fire service personnel regarding cancer and its associations with tobacco and SLT use. Methods: This descriptive study used a qualitative approach. Key informant interviews were conducted in 39 career firefighters and fire service administration from across the U.S. Discussion were recorded, transcribed verbatim and transferred to NVivo software for narrative analysis. Topics explored included cancer perceptions, attitudes and beliefs, and cultural factors related to SLT use behaviors. Results: Major themes that emerged among fire service personnel included concerns about cancer and its risk factors including firefighting tasks, such as fire overhaul operations, and from their lifestyle behaviors, such as alcohol and tobacco use. Firefighters also suggested a number of reasons for their increased SLT use, such as fire department tobacco-free policy and fire service culture. Conclusion: The current study provides a rich foundation for future research, prevention, and intervention efforts for the fire service and research communities regarding tobacco and SLT use and cancer risk. Additional research on firefighters' cancer beliefs deserves future research in order to improve messaging about the risks of cancer due to firefighting.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
• /
• 제10권4호
• /
• pp.572-582
• /
• 2014

급변하는 재난환경으로 인해 기존의 화재 구조 구급 분야에만 국한한 소방업무는 더 이상 국민들의 소방서비스 수요를 감당해내기 어려운 실정에 이르렀다. 이에 본 연구는 재난 소방전문가들로부터의 설문조사를 통해 재난관리 단계별 소방업무의 재난관리 중요도를 산출해내고 이를 바탕으로 소방업무를 재설계하고자 하였다. 현재 소방업무 분야중 전문가들은 대비단계의 재난관리 중요도를 높게 평가하였다. 대비단계내에서의 자원확보와 체제구축 분야를, 예방분야에서는 안전교육에 대한 중요도가 높아 업무재설계를 통한 효율성 제고방안이 요구되었다. 재난관리 중요도에 따라 업무재설계를 함에 있어 가장 중요한 점은 민 관협력업무를 발굴하고 이에 대한 법적 제도적인 설립 및 운영근거 등을 마련하면 소방사무는 오히려 확대될 수 있음을 깨닫고 이에 대한 정책개발을 추진하여야 한다는 것이다. 그리고 해외재난에 대한 대응을 위한 국제협력체제를 유지할 수 있는 방안이 모색되어야 한다. 결국, 소방업무는 기존의 '화재 구조 구급' 업무외에 '협업(협력업무)'을 발굴 또는 기존 업무를 강화시켜 소방사무를 양적으로 확장시킴과 동시에 질적으로 심화시켜야 할 것이다.

• 지식경영연구
• /
• 제24권4호
• /
• pp.23-42
• /
• 2023

본 연구는 화재 대응에서 소방관의 의사결정이 중요하지만 이에 대한 연구가 부족하다는 점에서 시작하였다. 다양한 경험과 서로 다른 임무를 가진 소방관의 화재대응 의사결정요인을 Q방법론을 통하여 유형화함으로써, 현재의 기술 및 데이터 수준에서의 한계와 향후 미래 소방 R&D 영역을 확인하는데 시사점을 주고자 하였다. 본 연구의 결과, 소방관의 주관성은 「구조 관련 직접 정보 중시형」, 「대상물 정보 중시형」, 「지휘 관련 정보 중시형」 3가지로 구분되었다. 본 연구는 이론적으로 소방관의 화재 대응시 의사결정요인에 대한 주관성은 소방관의 경험이나 직무에 따라서 부분적으로 차이가 난다는 점을 확인하였다. 그리고, 일반 이론의 수준에서 보편적인 의사결정과정이나 의사결정요인이 아닌 화재대응의 구체적 의사결정요인을 수집하여 연구를 수행하였다는 점에서 그 의의가 있었다. 뿐만 아니라, 정책적 관점에서 의사결정요인에 대한 소방관의 주관성을 유형화함으로써 소방의 데이터기반 행정을 위하여 필요한 데이터 수요를 발견하였다는데 의의가 있었다. 특히, 본 연구의 결과는 우리나라의 현장 경험에 기반한 의사결정과정에 대한 선호는 소방관이 해당 경험을 제대로 할 수 있도록 현장의 상황을 더 빠르고, 정확하게 파악할 수 있도록 돕는 장비의 개발이나 실시간 데이터 수집 지원에 대한 노력이 필요하다는 것을 시사하였다.